Organizers hope Sunday's festivities will become an annual event photos courtesy of Epic Media. One hundred years ago this week, the people of Britannia Beach chose their first ever Copper Queen. And this Sunday, live music, a craft fair and an art walk will mark Britannia Day. Fire Truck Bike Parade Events begin with the Britannia Beach Volunteer Fire Department leading kids (12 and under) on a lap of Britannia Village behind their restored historic 1951 Mercury fire truck.

Celebrating an enduring legacy in Canada This year's theme of Black History Month highlights 30 years of Honouring Black Brilliance Across Generations — From Nation Builders to Tomorrow’s Visionaries. Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller said the theme was chosen in recognition of the enduring legacy of Black Canadians, whose leadership, creativity, innovation and resilience have and continue to shape our country. Events to celebrate Black excellence will be hel

Creative Writing sessions are back in Lions Bay! Whether it's an essay for school or your first novel, every writer wants to produce clear, evocative, readable writing. The Lions Bay Arts Council is once again sponsoring a six-week creative writing group beginning February 2. All ages (over 14 years) welcome. Here's a chance for you to meet up with other local writers, practice your craft and pick up a few tips and tricks from writer and ( Watershed publisher) kc dyer, who re